Taiwan detects 6 Chinese balloons

Taiwan says it detected six Chinese spy balloons above island
Authorities in Taipei have detected six spy balloons floating across the island nation, as Beijing sends more aircraft and warships into Taiwan's territory.
Taiwan govt spots China balloons near island
Taiwan detected six Chinese balloons off the island, its Defense Ministry reported on Friday, as Beijing maintains military pressure to push its claim of sovereignty. The six balloons were spotted in the 24 hours to 6 a.
Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels; 9 jets cross median line
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense reported that 11 Chinese military aircraft and 8 naval vessels were detected near the island until 6 am (UTC+8) on Saturday. Of these, 9 aircraft crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern and southwestern parts of Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification
Chinese balloons circle Taiwan
Taiwan has detected six Chinese balloons off the island, as Beijing maintains military pressure to push its claim of sovereignty.
Taiwan says six Chinese balloons detected near island
Nine Chinese military aircraft, six warships and two official ships were also detected. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Taiwan detects airplanes, 6 balloons from China near island
China claims Taiwan as part of its own territory. In recent years, Beijing has stepped up its military activities around democratically-ruled Taiwan, frequently deploying fighter jets, drones and warships.
Taiwan reports increased Chinese military activity with aircraft, vessels, and balloons near island
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Friday reported detecting nine Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels, and two official ships around the island as of 6 AM (UTC+8).In a post on X, the MND also stated that six PRC balloons were detected during the same period.
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China puts Taiwan under pressure as six spy balloons, warships and aircraft spotted
Taiwan detected six Chinese balloons off the island, the defence ministry said, as Beijing maintains military pressure to push its claim of sovereignty.
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